2026 CoRR CIP RFQ.pdf

CITY OF ROUND ROCK

PUBLIC WORKS

REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS:

General Water, Wastewater and Reuse Water

Capital Improvement Projects

SUBMITTAL DUE:

September 9, 2026 at 4:00pm

1. OBJECTIVE OF REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS

The City of Round Rock Public Works Department requests a Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) to provide Professional Engineering Services required for the design, permitting, bidding, and construction of water, wastewater, and reuse water Capital Improvement Projects.

The intent of this Request for Qualifications (RFQ) is to provide a general understanding of a firm’s technical expertise in the areas of water, wastewater, and reuse water. At the beginning of each project, the City of Round Rock will use the Statement of Qualifications to individually select the most technically qualified and appropriate engineering firm for that specific project.

The submission of a SOQ is voluntary and electing not to does not prevent a firm from being eligible to be selected for a future City of Round Rock project. Each section applies to the firm only, and no information on subconsultants is needed.

2. ABOUT CITY OF ROUND ROCK

The City of Round Rock is one of the fastest-growing cities in Texas. As its population increases, the demand for its water, wastewater, and reuse water infrastructure grows. The City currently serves approximately 160,000 people. To maintain the City’s high level of Utility service, the City is committed to maintaining its existing infrastructure while continuing to grow and expand its current water, wastewater and reuse water systems.

3. PROPOSAL REQUIREMENTS

The SOQ format and maximum page limit is shown below. The format has been set up to ensure the City can easily understand and review the responses. Each section listed below is optional; a firm should only submit sections as desired. A cover letter should not be included with the submittal.

• Section 1 - Firm Introduction and Services

• Section 2 - Key Team Members

• Section 3 - Representative Projects – New Pipelines

• Section 4 - Representative Projects – Pipeline Rehabilitation and Replacement

• Section 5 - Representative Projects – Facilities

• Section 6 - Representative Projects – Other

• Appendix - Key Team Member Resumes

A maximum page limit of 14 pages, not including Key Team Member Resumes, should be observed. A description of what information is desired in each section is as follows:

Firm Introduction and Services (Section 1)

This section includes information on the company related to the Central Texas area and its services. The following information should be provided:

• Overall company description.

• Offices located within central Texas.

• Number of municipal engineering staff within those local offices.

• Firm’s general workload in percent (%) of development work versus municipal work.

• A list of major services offered by the firm.

Key Team Members (Section 2)

The key members include the local office members who would potentially work on City of Round Rock projects. The team member’s role, experience and the number of years with the firm should be provided. Key Team Members resumes should be included in an appendix.

Representative Projects (Section 3-6)

This section includes projects completed by the key firm members, emphasizing projects completed in the Central Texas area. Projects should have been sealed within the last ten years with prominence given to more recent projects. For each project, the City would like the following listed:

• Project name, location and client

• Project description

• List of firm’s specific role and assigned staff members

• Total construction cost and completion date

Representative Projects – New Pipelines (Section 3)

The water distribution and wastewater collection section should focus on new distribution or collection pipeline infrastructure projects. Examples of projects include small and large-diameter utility extensions, and capacity upsizing of existing utilities.

Representative Projects – Pipeline Rehabilitation and Replacement (Section 4)

The rehabilitation and replacement section should focus on projects related to evaluating, repairing or replacing existing infrastructure. Examples of projects include neighborhood waterline or wastewater line replacement, trenchless pipe replacement, water transmission and wastewater interceptor rehabilitation, pipeline relocations, and PRV or valve replacement.

Representative Projects – Facilities (Section 5)

The facilities section should focus on any water, wastewater, or reuse facility project. Examples of projects include treatment facilities, pump stations, lift stations, generators, and electrical or I&C upgrades. Projects may include new facilities, additions to facilities, and facility rehabilitation.

Representative Projects – Other (Section 6)

This optional section allows firms to highlight specialized water, wastewater, or reuse water capabilities not fully captured within the preceding categories.

4. PROPOSAL EVALUATION CRITERIA

This RFQ is not a rotation list but will be used in the future to select firms for projects over the next several years. Firms will not be selected or ranked at this time. Instead, each time a small to medium-sized Capital Improvement Projects is initiated, the submitted SOQ will be used to select the engineering firm.

At that time, proposals will be evaluated based on:

• Firm’s Organizational Structure

• Experience of Key Personnel

• Firms Comparable Project Experience

• Firms Experience in Surrounding Area

• City of Round Rock’s Experience with the Firm

5. PROPOSAL SUBMITTAL INSTRUCTIONS

Three (3) bound hard copy proposals and an electronic copy must be submitted to the City of Round

Rock by 4:00 p.m. on September 9, 2026.

Electronic copies should be submitted through Bonfire. Hard copies can be delivered by mail or in person at the address below. All proposals will become the property of the City of Round Rock and will not be returned.

City of Round Rock – Public Works Department

Attn: Rebecca Vento, P.E.

3400 Sunrise Road

Round Rock, TX 78665

All submittals must be per the instructions of this RFQ. Submittals that do not meet all RFQ requirements and instructions may be rejected at the sole discretion of the City of Round Rock.

All questions related to the RFQ can be directed to Rebecca Vento at rvento@roundrocktexas.gov or through Bonfire. Proposers and Proposers’ representatives must communicate as outlined in this RFQ.

There shall be no communication associated with this RFQ with any officer, director, employee, or agent of the City of Round Rock except through the appointed contact.

6. CITY OF ROUND ROCK RIGHTS

This RFQ does not commit the City of Round Rock to award an Agreement(s), to pay any costs incurred in preparing the proposal for this request or to procure or contract for services. The City of Round Rock reserves the right to modify or cancel in whole or in part this RFQ, to reject any and all proposals, to accept the proposal(s) it considers most qualified at its sole discretion, and to waive irregularities or informalities in any proposal or in the proposal procedures. The City of Round Rock further reserves the right to reject all proposals and seek new proposals when it considers such procedure in its best interest.